Harry G. Fockink

Harry G. Fockink was born into a business family and has been involved with business families and family-owned businesses for over 30 years. He is an electronics engineer with postgraduate degrees in neuroscience and extrajudicial mediation.

Associated with a leading European consulting firm, he has worked primarily with family businesses in Europe and Latin America, mainly in Brazil.

CEO of three companies, two in manufacturing and one in services. Partner and president of Fockink Consultores, which operated throughout Brazil, with its own branch in Portugal and was part of an international consulting network.

He created a Foundation that researched the attitudes common to founders, family and non-family managers, whether or not they are part of the management of the family business, in order to achieve success with quality of life, and how to develop them; the causes of the rise and fall of entrepreneurs and family businesses; and the reasons for the difficulty Brazilians have in acting aggressively in business. He researched the management model of long-lived companies from various parts of the world and adapted it to the Brazilian reality and culture.

Author of the books “Leadership – Power and Perversion in Family Businesses”, “Mentoring – How to Access Extraordinary Knowledge” (co-author), and “Family Business – Ascending Without Falling”, in its second edition. In this book, he analyzes the Seven Basic Attitudes that executives and family members involved and not involved in the management of the company have in common to achieve success with quality of life.

Specialized in implementing corporate and family governance processes, life and power transitions in family businesses, and preparing heirs to be more than just successors, turning them into continuers.

Advisory board member for several family-owned companies, including Benx Incorporadora, part of the Bueno Netto Group, and BN Engenharia.

Involved in social projects as CEO of Futuro, Board Member of the Santo Amaro Association, Angel investor, and startup mentor.

Roberto Mendonça

Partner at Caon Castro Consentino Mendonça C3M Sociedade de Advogados, responsible for the Corporate, Agribusiness and M&A areas; partner at Agrofamilyoffice, responsible for structuring family-owned agribusiness companies; partner at LM Agropecuária, responsible for implementing sustainable livestock production and regenerative agriculture.

Keli Barros Braga

Keli Braga, CFP®, is a Wealth and Strategy Advisor with nearly three decades of experience in the financial market, including stints at institutions such as Unibanco, Deutsche Bank Asset Management, Bradesco Asset Management, Bradesco Private Bank, and BTG Pactual Wealth Management.

Throughout his career, he has advised entrepreneurs, founding groups, and business families on structuring cash flow, risk, and capital, supporting strategic investment decisions, asset organization, corporate governance, and succession planning, with a systemic vision that integrates the company, financial assets, and family dynamics.

She holds a degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Financial Sector Economics from USP/FIPE. She is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and a Board Member certified by IBGC.

Their work focuses on the structural organization of the assets of business families, with an emphasis on longevity, intergenerational discipline, and strategic sustainability.

Nady Dequech

Lawyer with 25 years of experience, specializing in estate and succession planning, corporate governance, and structuring Family Offices, Advisory Boards, and Family Councils.

She has extensive experience in leading succession processes in family businesses and corporate restructuring. She is a managing partner in a family business, a board member for the IBGC (Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance), a member of the Governance Committee of IBRAPP (Brazilian Institute of Estate and Succession Planning), and of the coordinating committee of IBGC-PR (Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance - Paraná), in addition to serving on the boards of family businesses.

Carol Garrafa

A specialist in Neuroscience from Santa Casa de São Paulo and a Mechanical Production Engineer with an MBA in Finance from FIA-USP and in Behavior and Leadership in France at EMLyon, with further studies in China and Dubai, she is the founder of Santé, a company with its own methodology that transforms science into self-knowledge and performance.

He built a career that combines strategy, behavior, and leadership, with experience at Coca-Cola and over 10 years in performance management at Itaú Unibanco.

Caroline is a partner and creator of the People Skills track at Link School of Business, a term she coined after her round-the-world trip (30 countries) researching happiness, which resulted in her method and her book: "People Skills: A Life of Purpose". Caroline is a mentor, speaker, and business consultant, bringing her methodology to companies and leaders who want to unite results, purpose, and people.

Deborah Brum

A speech therapist graduated from IPA/RS in 1998, she has over 20 years of experience in training, lectures, and mentoring on human communication in large companies. She holds a Master's degree in Human Communication Disorders (UFSM/RS), a specialization in voice (CEV/SP), and is a Personal & Professional Coach certified by SBC/SP and FEBRACIS.

Professor at IE University (Spain) in special projects for leadership, having received the "Reconocimiento a la Excelencia Docente" award from IE University for 2 consecutive years.

He has trained over 20,000 professionals in public and private companies, such as GERDAU, EMBRAER, JOHN DEERE, SICREDI, BRDE, DELL, HP, YARA BRASIL, MARCOPOLO, TERNIUM, STIHL, TRT4, TRT5, ESCOLA JUDICIAL DO TRT4, TRT18, BANCO CENTRAL, BRASKEM, STATKRAFT, POLÍCIA FEDERAL, INSTITUTO DESENVOLVE PECUÁRIA, among others.

He is an international speaker (Japan and Africa). He worked at Rede Record TV between 2008 and 2014, improving the performance of reporters and presenters.

She is the author of the bestseller "Assertive Communication – Learn the Art of Speaking and Influencing" and co-author of the bestseller "A Woman's Place is at the Top of the World." She mentors executives in the field of Human Communication.

She has expertise in the following areas: ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION, DICTION AND PUBLIC SPEAKING, NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION, DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS, FEEDBACK, IMPACTFUL PRESENTATIONS, INFLUENCE PITCHING, COMMUNICATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, among others.

Rodrigo Mello Ferreira

A physician graduated from the Federal Fluminense University, specializing in general surgery at the Federal Hospital of Ipanema, with a master's degree in Telehealth and Telemedicine from UERJ and a doctorate in Storytelling for physicians. He works as a professor at the largest private medical education institution in the country (Medgrupo) and as a lecturer in the areas of bariatric surgery and robotics at IDOR and Sírio-Libanês.

He is the founder and partner of Centro Médico Pastore, one of the largest independent outpatient medicine networks in the country, with more than 26 units and 42,000 monthly appointments. He is also the founder of Editora Dialética, with more than 7,000 published academic titles, and a partner in Innovex Management, a company focused on medical management and services.

In addition to his medical and educational work, he is an investor in startups and projects focused on social impact and job creation. His work combines technical rigor, an entrepreneurial mindset, and continuous dedication to developing high professional performance.

Waldemir Bulla

For approximately 40 years, we have contributed to the improvement and evolution of practices and projects in Corporate Governance for different companies from various industry segments and sizes (serving more than two hundred companies).

He was one of the pioneers and leaders, as a Partner and Director, of the "GRC - Governance, Risk and Compliance" practice in Brazil; 28 years of career built in international Audit and Consulting firms (Arthur Andersen, E&Y, Protiviti and Deloitte).

Certified Advisor, Member of the Risk Management Committee of IBGC – Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance; Member of the ESG Committee and Mentor in the Mentoring Program of ITALCAM – Italian Chamber of Commerce.

He was the Coordinator of the Audit Committee of Springs Global Participações SA (a publicly traded company). He was a Member of the Audit Committee of CRDC – Central de Registro de Direitos Creditórios (a company regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil).

Founding Partner of GRC Consulting Brazil, a strategic consulting firm focused on Governance and Management. He was Executive Director of the EDP Group (Energias do Brasil) and a member of the team for the transition to the Group's "New Management Model" in Brazil, with a focus on the IPO.

Speaker at Events and Seminars (e.g., OAB, ANEFAC, IBGC, FEBRABAN, CONBRAI, SENADO FEDERAL). Disseminator of good Governance practices in the media: Economia SP, Valor Econômico, Carta Capital, Revista RI, FECOMERCIO.

In partnership with IIA-Brazil, it developed the first survey on "Internal Audit Trends in Brazil." It contributed suggestions to Public Consultation 01/24 – B3 Novo Mercado and the update of the IBGC Code of Best Practices – 5th Edition.

Nívea Cristina Ribeiro de Paula

Lawyer specializing in the areas of Business Law, Tax Law, Corporate Law, Compliance, Family Law, and Inheritance Law (Estate Planning).

My work in these areas was influenced by my involvement in the corporate legal departments of large companies. I have a systemic view of the law, prioritizing the business and not just the process.

Aureo Villagra

Global Partner at Goldratt Consulting and CEO of South American operations, he leads management consulting projects in the US, Europe, and Brazil, driving growth and innovation in organizations of different sizes and sectors. After working with shared clients, he was invited by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt to join his company and deepen his knowledge alongside the world's leading experts in the Theory of Constraints (TOC).

With over 30 years of experience in consulting and having worked with more than 300 companies – including multinationals, family businesses, and medium-sized organizations – he has led projects in strategic planning, family succession, turnaround, growth initiatives, and improvements in operations, supply chain, technology, retail, financial services, healthcare, and education, among other sectors.

She serves on Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards of organizations in the US and Brazil, focusing on identifying business leverage points, strengthening organizational harmony, and improving corporate governance. Her experience includes strategic discussions, cultural transformation, budgeting, project management, and growth, combining systems thinking, cause-and-effect analysis, and an understanding of human behavior. This is complemented by her ability to foster consensus on complex issues through clear communication and pragmatic solutions.

Marta Marques Villagra

Executive & Leadership Coach, accredited by the ICF (Associate Certified Coach – ACC), with a practice based on neuroscience and frameworks grounded in the Theory of Constraints (TOC). Holds a postgraduate degree in teaching methodology.

She has over 15 years of experience in leadership development and executive coaching processes in Brazil, the United States, Europe, and Asia, working with clients from diverse backgrounds and sectors: C-level executives from multinational companies, entrepreneurs, members of family businesses, independent professionals, and students.

She specializes in applying the Thinking Processes of the Theory of Constraints to personal development and the creation of sustained change, developing the MVS – Marta Villagra System methodology, published in the book "Think Clearly and Act with Focus," released in 2022 and now in its third edition in Brazil and the United States.

His passion is to support people in deeply understanding their reality, defining their purpose, and promoting the changes necessary to achieve a meaningful life, fully utilizing their potential.

Eugenio Bulla

Controller and Finance Consultant for companies of all sizes and in most economic sectors for the past 35 years, the last 8 years at Goldratt Consulting South America, always focusing on TOC, Throughput Accounting.

Guest lecturer in postgraduate courses and presenter of various seminars and workshops in this area. Previously an executive in the same area of controllership and finance for 10 years.

André Souza

André Souza has over 30 years of professional experience, including 21 years at Ernst & Young (EY), where he served as a partner in the Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Salvador (leading the tax practice), and São Paulo offices. Currently, he is a partner at Schop Global Compliance Consulting, working in business consulting with a focus on corporate governance, compliance, auditing, finance, and strategic advisory, with a special dedication to family businesses, succession processes, and professional management.

He participates in boards of directors, fiscal councils, and audit committees, working in private, state-owned, and sports organizations. At the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC), he was coordinator of the Finance, Oversight, and Controls Committee (CFFC), maintaining an active role in the entity. He was Vice-President of the Brazilian Institute of Finance Executives of São Paulo (IBEF-SP). At Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, he was president of the Fiscal Council for three terms, including the transition period to the SAF (Sociedade Anônima do Futebol - Football Corporation).

He also works as a speaker, debate moderator, and professor in postgraduate and MBA programs, participating in various executive education courses and programs in Brazil and abroad. He holds a degree in Accounting Sciences from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) and an MBA in Finance from the Fundação Instituto de Administração (FIA-SP). He is a certified advisor by the IBGC, an accountant, an independent auditor, and an accounting expert.

Luiza Ghisi

Founding partner of Ighisi Gente, a consultancy with over 30 years of experience in the national and international market, specializing in People & Behavioral Management, mentoring, coaching, assessment center, training and development, supporting organizations in the professionalization of the development of their leaders, teams and the sustainability of their businesses through people management.

Co-founder of Cuca Mundi, a company specializing in indoor and outdoor corporate experiential training, with over 18 years of experience in the national market.

Graduated in Occupational Therapy from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in 1987, with a specialization in Neurology. She possesses advanced qualifications in assessment methodologies, including MBTI®, DISC®, and Quantum®, methodologies applied to leadership development, succession planning, and strategic decision-making.

A professional with 39 years of experience dedicated to mapping, evaluating, and developing leaders and teams, working on highly complex consulting projects, including mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructurings, and cultural transformation processes. Specialist in the design, management, and execution of integrated solutions in the areas of behavior, productivity, organizational performance, and human development. Also works in structuring and guiding succession programs in family businesses, focusing on continuity, sustainability, governance, and talent retention.

Roberto Jimenes

With 36 years of experience in Marketing, he has developed his professional expertise in companies from diverse sectors, providing a holistic view of this fascinating market. These include: home appliances (Semer), auto parts (COFAP), B2B (UNITEC), electronics (Semp Toshiba), paints (BASF and Sherwin Williams), photography (Fujifilm), publishing (Cinema Magazine), education (Grupo Pentágono, FIAM, Cambury, IPOG and UNIALFA), and public services (Court of Accounts of the Municipalities of the State of Goiás – TCM GO).

His professional experience in family-owned companies such as COFAP, UNITEC, SEMP TOSHIBA, Grupo Pentágono, and UNIALFA is also noteworthy. These companies are highly regarded in their respective sectors, but possess distinct structures, models, and organizational cultures.

We would like to comment on his work at Fujifilm, where he was responsible for the professional products division (photographic films, professional and digital cameras, data storage media, audio and video, service lab and cinema). In the cinema line, specifically, in partnership with the commercial department, he achieved growth of approximately 1,300 TPI in film sales (16 and 35 mm), which earned him some coverage in specialized media, such as Marketing Cultural and Cinema magazines, as well as the Valor Econômico newspaper.

Alongside all this experience, he possesses an excellent academic background, holding a Bachelor's degree in Advertising & Public Relations, a Specialization in Marketing, a Master's degree in Social Communication, and a Doctorate in Art and Visual Culture. Furthermore, he is a university and postgraduate professor in the field of communication and marketing, belonging to the Academy since 1993, and also serving as an institutional and course evaluator for the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC).

Iyad Amado Hajoj

Extensive experience in Sales and Marketing, encompassing the management and expansion of new businesses, sales campaigns, and strategic planning, with a career developed in companies in the retail, consulting, and education sectors.

Expertise in implementing and expanding new business units, with significant results in growth and brand consolidation.

Solid experience in the direction, planning and strategic restructuring of businesses, cost and expense management, and implementation of action plans aimed at expanding results and continuous growth of organizations.

Responsibilities include conducting market research, implementing new products and business units nationwide, participating in evaluation committees, and negotiating high-value-added and high-impact organizational transactions.

Team management and leadership, with a focus on deadlines, quality, and results.